Eileen Annette - age 71 - Hernandez Jensen - Martinez
May 29, 2014
Eileen Annette Jensen Martinez, 71, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband Gilberto Martinez; daughter, Heather Angelie Martinez; parents, Albert and Ila Ross Jensen; brother, Dennis Jensen. Eileen was devoted and very strong to her faith, she loved and cared for many people that she considered her adoptive...
Joy - age 59 - Santa Fe Hodges
May 27, 2014
\r\nJoy Hodges, 59, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. No servicesare being planned at this time. The family of Joy Hodges has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley.\r\n
Joseph - Age 55 - Española - Rivera
May 26, 2014
JOSEPH E. RIVERA, 55, a resident of Española and originally of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florenia Rivera and brother, Dennis Rivera. Joseph had an energetic spirit and the word “no” was not in his vocabulary as he was always eager to help anyone in need. The apple...
Manuel - Age 84 - Española - Valdez, Jr.
May 26, 2014
Manuel Valdez, Jr., 84, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Manuel was employed as a truck driver for many years. He also was employed by the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Department. Manuel was preceded in death by his wife Dulce T. “Candie” Valdez; parents, Manuel Sr. and Delidia Valdez; brother, Pastor...
Eva - Age 94 - Arroyo de Agua - Gallegos
May 25, 2014
EVA GALLEGOS, 94, a resident of Arroyo de Agua, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anastacio Gallegos; parents, Venceslao and Rosita Velasquez; sons, Alex and Joe Gallegos; raised as a daughter, Beverly Martinez; siblings, Magdalena Olivas, Joe Ortega, Levi Ortega and Mike Ortega. Eva was a hard working lady who...
Leland - Age 93 - Los Alamos - Neher
May 25, 2014
LELAND K. NEHER, 93, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born in Porterville, California in December 2, 1920 to John and Lena Neher. Leland married Margaret Ruth Farris in 1943, his partner and wife of 71 years. They started a family and in 1953 moved to Los Alamos where Leland worked at...
Dianna - Age 53 - Las Vegas, Nevada/Youngsvil Salazar
May 25, 2014
\r\nDIANNA SANDRA SALAZAR, 53, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, originally of Youngsville, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie A. Salazar; brother, Bobby Salazar; paternal grandfather, Liberato Salazar; maternal grandparents, Sabiniano Lovato and Delfinia Martinez and nephew, Dylan Salazar. Dianna had a very kind, loving and giving heart, she would...
Fidel - age 90 - Los Luceros Alarid
May 23, 2014
\r\nFIDEL ALARID, 90, a resident of Los Luceros, made his final journey home to our Lord on Friday, May 23, 2014. He was born November 19, 1923 in Santa Fe to Inez Gonzales and Amado Alarid. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Octaviano and David Alarid; sisters, Elena Gonzales, Dolores Rodriguez and Rosa Garcia and his grandson,...
Alice - Age 89 - Los Alamos - Westervelt
May 21, 2014
ALICE KENNEDY WESTERVELT, 89, a member of the Los Alamos community since 1955, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 as a result of a fall. She was preceded by her husband of 51 years, Donald and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Mary and Mary's sons, Matthew and Mark; son, Donald, Jr., daughter, Kimberly and husband Lorin, Kim's...
Santiago "Jimmy" - Age 52 - Españo Avila
May 20, 2014
Santiago “Jimmy” Avila, 52, a resident of Espanola, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Avila Velasquez, aunt, Ninfa Maestas; infant niece, Socorro Avila Barela; half-sisters, Veronica Tapia Martinez and Gloria Tapia; half-brother, Jimmy Tapia and biological father, Elidoro Tapia. Santiago was employed for 19 years with the Howell & Associates...
Dolores C. - age 83 - Española/Coyote Martinez
May 20, 2014
Dolores C. Martinez, 83, resident of Española, formally of Coyote, passed away of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Remijio and Saturnina Chacon; husband, Samuel Martinez; son, Delfin E. Martinez, daughter, Evelyn Weber, Grandson Who she raised Delfinsito Martinez; granddaughter Kelly Ann Martinez; brothers, Herman, Horacio, Andranico, Diego Chacon and...
Jose Anselmo "Chemo" - Age 50 - Gal Padilla
May 20, 2014
JOSE ANSELMO “CHEMO” PADILLA, 50, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Elizaida Padilla; brothers, Eddie and Pat Padilla; sister, Rose Martinez and brothers-in-law, Robert and Thomas Martinez. Mr. Padilla is survived by his daughter, Katherine Sanchez and husband Paul Ortega of Gallina; sisters, Angie Arellano...
Martin - age 10 - Española Palacios Jr.
May 19, 2014
MARTIN PALACIOS, Jr., “Mi Jito” 10, a resident of Española, passed away of a lengthy terminal illness on Monday, May 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Eliseo and Beroniz Ortega, Ernesto and Frances Martinez and Charlie and Floraida Abeyta and uncles, Joe and Raymond Ortega. Martin is survived by his mother that loved and cared for...
Nathaniel "Nat/Nate" - Age 28 - San Garcia
May 19, 2014
NATHANIEL “NAT/NATE” GARCIA, 28, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Garcia; grandparents, Elias and Tomasita Garcia; God-father, Frank Aguino and uncle, Arnie Padilla. Nathaniel is survived by his mother, Lori Padilla; sister, Kara Garcia and companion Merlin Martinez; nephew, Isaiah Martinez; niece, Gabriella...
Pedro - Age 100 - Alcalde - Gutierrez
May 18, 2014
\r\nPEDRO A. GUTIERREZ, 100, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria; wife, Eloisa Gutierrez; son, Moses Gutierrez; brothers, Henry, Tiburcio and Jose Gutierrez; sister, Sarah Jimenez; grandson, Mark Gutierrez; granddaughter, Natasha Mondragon and great-granddaughter, Larisa Nicole Garcia. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his children, Lydia...
Celia - age 80 Garcia Sanchez
May 17, 2014
\r\nCelia Garcia Sanchez, 80, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Celia was born to Sofiria Arguello Garcia and Jose Leopoldo Garcia on January 14, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband, Liberato Sanchez; parents, Sofiria Arguello Garcia and Jose Leopoldo Garcia; son Robert and infant daughter Celia brothers and sister, Robert Garcia, Prescilano Garcia, Dulcina Tafoya, and...
Roger - age - 68 Valdez
May 17, 2014
\r\nRoger Valdez, 68, a resident of Dixon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Mabel Valdez. Roger is survived by his wife Yvonne Valdez of Dixon; daughters, Jeanelle Romero and husband Eloy of Embudo, and Crystal Valdez of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Dylan, Tyler, and Alexis Romero of Embudo. Private services will...
Hector - age 49 - Española Vanchaik
May 17, 2014
Hector Vanchaik, 49, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Public visitation will begin on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with a rosary to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Cruz. Mass of Christian burial will be...
Dennis - age 81 - Dixon Atencio
May 17, 2014
\r\nDennis A. Atencio, 81, a resident of Dixon, departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus, after a lengthy illness with his family at his side on Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was a social worker, insurance agent, and assisted prospective students in obtaining scholarships and financial aid for college. During his retirement he loved to grow...
Phillip - age 55 - Ojo Caliente Vigil
May 16, 2014
Phillip Vigil, 55, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away of a lengthy Illness on Friday, May 16, 2014. Phillip was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Andres and Orlinda Lopez, paternal grandparents, Max and Georgia Vigil; nephew Alfonso Archuleta. Phillip was a devoted loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He adored his nephews and nieces. They had...
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